Item 01: William Sparkes diary, 9 June 1915-5 January 1916 - Page 8
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[Page 8]
1915
Wednesday 9th June
Following on my other letters which ended with a description of my conveyance to the Egyptian capital alexandria when wounded. After becoming an inmate there I was moved out to Etaples Convalescent Hospital which was on the [Indecipherable] beach, its only redeeming feature. [Indecipherable] bathes etc which healed wounds quickly & I was very soon anxious to get back to my Battery.
Day same as before. Swim in surf etc.
Thursday 10th June
Ted Coleman & I went to town & [Indecipherable]
Friday 11th June
Another trip to town. Sent letters home packet & Corp. Coleman & I were photographed. Visited Presbyterian Mission & other places. Ended up at [Indecipherable] Cafes full of men – Bars & wines etc. Found Egyptian Gazette